Global Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities: How does it work?
Have you always wanted to volunteer and do you really want to do this abroad? You’ve come to the right place! Volunteer World offers over 1,600 volunteer projects abroad in over 80 different countries. Discover some of the most inspiring destinations as you contribute to projects focused on making a meaningful impact. Whether you want to work on animal conservation, clean up the oceans and beaches, empower women or teach English, there are endless opportunities to help out. Explore and compare the different volunteer projects on our platform and select a cause you firmly believe in. Volunteer and take this opportunity to travel and make a meaningful impact.
How do I get started with my volunteering opportunity?
Have you decided to volunteer for a program abroad? Wonderful! Given that there are so many options, we suggest you start by deciding what type of program you would like to contribute to. Education, animals, agriculture, humanitarian,...?
Once you have an idea about what type of program, you can narrow it down and look for a destination that draws your attention.
You can also do it the other way around and select the destination first and then decide which topic catches your attention.
Once you’ve done that, let’s take a look at the first 3 steps which will send you on your way to volunteering abroad:
- Check whether there’s a match between you and the program by looking at their requirements.
- Take a look at the location of the program and decide whether it would be a place you are excited to go to.
- Get in touch with the organization and see whether your expectations and schedules match up.
Once this is sorted. Let’s take a look at the practical steps:
Insurance (Health & travel)
We recommend getting both health and travel insurance. In fact, this is a requirement for all volunteer programs abroad. Get in touch with your program contact person to find out if an insurance plan is already in place for volunteers.
Visa, Passport, and Documentation
Once you know your destination, take the following 3 steps before setting off on your life-changing adventure!
- Look into the visa requirements for the country you will volunteer in
- Make sure everyone has valid passports considering the requirements of the host country
- Make sure you prepare the correct documents to fulfill the visa application
That’s it! You’re ready to volunteer abroad! Get ready for a life-changing global experience that will have an incredible impact on those in need as well as yourself. The world is waiting for volunteers with a heart in the right place. Whether you want to teach, do community work or animal conservation, a program abroad is just a click away.